When I park my car or stop at intersection it does not move when I give gas, I give more and more gas then car start moves. What could be the problem I don't know. Dtc is p0007 showing transaxle.
2001 Chrysler Sebring transmission problems
20 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 59,000.
- owner complaints
- 20
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 59,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission9
- Automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines7
- Manual transmission1
At what mileage
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Chrysler Sebring transmission problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2001 Chrysler Sebring transmission
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. A hose manufacturing process allowed the reinforcement yard to breach the inner layer of some automatic transmission hoses weakening the inner wall which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission fluid.
- Risk
- Fluid leakage from the cooler hoses can cause transaxle driveability problems and smoke if the oil contacts the front exhaust pipe.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the transaxle oil cooler hoses. Owner notification began april 9, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 01V011002 · Recall details
What 2001 Chrysler Sebring owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
S10 appropriate handling-letter from regarding 2001 chrysler sebring *tgw the consumer stated when he turned the steering wheel to the left or the right, he could hear a grinding sound. The dealer found the left lower ball joint was worn, which was the cause of the noise. Also, the front struts, oil pan and cooler lines were all leaking, and the drive belts were cracked. The heating and air condition controls were not performing as designed.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chrysler sebring convertible. While driving 75 MPH on the freeway, the engine shut off and the vehicle lost all power. The contact pulled the vehicle over and had it towed to an independent mechanic. After inspecting the vehicle, the mechanic noticed sludge build-up. He also observed leaks in the head gasket and radiator, and engine and transmission failure. The contact feels that the vehicle is unsafe to drive because a crash could have occurred on the freeway. The current and failure mileages were 98,000.
My son bought his fist car, a used 2001 chrysler sebring with the 2.7 engine. Day two of driving the car he blew the motor. Dealer says he can't find a replacement motor so I talked to my mechanic about it and he said the 2.7 chrysler motor has a problem with oil sludge that causes the motor to fail. It is a very common problem. Now my son is making car payments on a car that isn't fixable.
I purchased a 2001 chrysler sebring 5 years ago. Nice looking car, but the engine is total junk. Transmission leaks, leaks oil, power steering, massive vibration when at a stop, massive engine noise. Engine is junk. Had to trade in for a much better and reliable car. I will not purchase chrysler again.
Since I bought my vehicle in 2001 I had problems with my window, steering clicking, power train computer and transmission computer, tapping in the engine, engine failure, crankshaft, now servere knocking. I will not advice anyone to purchase a sebring from chysler. It's sad that chysler not helping correct the problems that their vehicle has.
Transmission went out with out warning.
Dt*: the contact stated there was a puddle under the vehicle. The dealership determined the cooler hose needed to be replaced. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 01v011002, regarding the transmission cooler hose. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 8/14/2006 - the wheel bearings were worn.
Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked transmission fluid leaked from the under carriage of the vehicle causing it to smoke. The transmission hose and the solenoid pack were replaced. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 01v011002, regarding the transmission lines. The vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 3/20/2006 -
Dt*: the contact stated while driving on the highway at 35 MPH the transmission failed. The independent repair shop determined there was a defective cushion spring. The stock replacement part provided by the manufacturer was at least five times heavier than the original part. The gauge of the original cushion spring was much less than the stock replacement part. As the cushion spring began to disintegrate the parts lodged in the pump gears, resulting in having to rebuild the transmission.
Questions about the 2001 Chrysler Sebring transmission
Does the 2001 Chrysler Sebring have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 20 complaints about the transmission of the 2001 Chrysler Sebring, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2001 Chrysler Sebring transmission problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 59,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Chrysler Sebring transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 01V011002. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chrysler Sebring have bad transmission?
The Chrysler Sebring model years with the most transmission complaints are 2008 (48 complaints), 1996 (47 complaints) and 2007 (40 complaints).
Other 2001 Chrysler Sebring problems
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